"Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - IIT (ISM) Dhanbad"

Research Faculty Recruitment 2026 - Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Date Posted: 19th January 2026

Hiring Organization: Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad

Organization Profile: Standing tall since early decades of 20th century, the institute has emerged into one of the most prominent institutions- Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad. IIT(ISM) has 18 full fledged departments offering undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level courses in various branches of Engineering, Applied Sciences, Management and Humanities & Social Sciences. IIT(ISM) has had a centenary long credentials of scintillating achievements as well as contributions both in Academia and the Industry.

Job Title: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Title of the project: Synthesis of Bio Based Zwitterionic surfactant for use in Enhanced Oil recovery (EOR) at High Reservoir Temperature Conditions

Tenure of Project: One and Half Years or end of the Project. It may be converted into regular JRF of the Institute at any time as per IIT (ISM) rule.

Essential Qualification:

• M.E./M.Tech in Petroleum Engineering/Chemical Engineering/M. Sc. In Chemistry; with more than 60% marks or equivalent CGPA/OGPA. Candidate must be GATE/NET qualified.

Fellowship:

• Rs. 37000/- + Applicable HRA per month for first two years (from start of the project) and may be extended to one more year with fellowship of Rs. 42000/- + Applicable HRA per month on satisfactory performance

Last Date: 30th January, 2026, 11.00 pm

Job Location: Dhanbad, Jharkhand

Apply Mode: Email and Postal

Official Website: https://www.iitism.ac.in/

How to Apply: Interested candidates may send hard copy of their applications with attested copies of all degree and experience certificates by speed post and also through Email to Principal Investigator. Eligible and selected candidates will be called for an interview. Please mention project number on the subject of application. Interview will be in online mode.

Tentative Date of Interview 3rd February, 2026, 10.00 am (Online)

Postal Address:

Dr. Tarun Kumar Naiya
Professor, Department of Petroleum Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines),
Dhanbad-826 004, Jharkhand.
Email: tarunnaiya@iitism.ac.in

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